🎬 Bound Selected for Its Third Oscar-Qualifying Festival!
Bound, my award-winning animated short film, has been selected for its third Oscar-qualifying festival! After premiering domestically at Woodstock Film Festival and internationally at Bucheon International Animation Festival in South Korea, it will next screen at AmDocs 2025 in Palm Springs this March. I’m beyond thrilled to continue sharing this story with audiences around the world and grateful for its recognition on the festival circuit. Stay tuned for more updates as Bound continues its exciting journey!
Masha Ellsworth Talks Bound, Ukrainian Folklore, and Storytelling Across Cultures in CoAR Interview at BIAF
In her BIAF interview with CoAR, Masha Ellsworth shares the inspirations behind Bound, from Ukrainian folk traditions to crafting a story that speaks to all.
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Cine21 features Masha Ellsworth in an interview about Bound, her animated short that uses Ukrainian folk elements to tell a universal story of love, timing, and missed connection.
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Pixar animator Masha Ellsworth returns to BIAF with Bound, a poetic short set in a Ukrainian village, premiering in the festival’s prestigious Shorts Competition.
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